Westmere- Betty Reittinger Shannon, 101, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home.
Betty was born on November 6, 1919 daughter of the late Francis and Katherine (Wachtel) Reittinger.
Betty lived in Westmere for 54 years. She was a member of Christ The King Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and always cherished her role taking care of her family. She enjoyed playing games, knitting, crocheting, sewing and square dancing. She will be dearly missed.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, Michael Shannon; sister, Catherine Gullen; brothers, Frank Reittinger, Fred Reittinger; son-in-law, Robert Cognetta.
She is survived by her children, Jean Cognetta (Len Clark), Robert Shannon (Pat), Barry Shannon (Janis); grandchildren, Greg Stutz (Dawn), Carolyn Stott (Harold), Kevin Shannon (Samantha), MaryBeth Gervais (Jeremy); great grandchildren, Luke, Taylor, Kenneth, Laura, Kevin Jr. and Evan.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 from 10-11am at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205. A funeral service will follow at 11am. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Gathering size within our chapels will be based on the most current NYS occupancy requirements. Masks are required and social distancing is to be observed inside and outside of our chapels.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.
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